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For everyone it's important to understand why this does matter. Conceptually, what you are trying to do is "clean the longest path" to ensure any closer (to the master cylinder) diversions (each wheel, etc.) are only getting new, clean fluid when bled. So, the way you should think of it, pick...

Yes, thank you and keep us posted. if you can post links to other ways to follow (news media, youtube channels, etc.), it would be appreciated. We had a few teams running Evoras in race series about a decade ago in the states and really enjoyed them. So far, haven't seen anyone pick-up the...

Someone with manufacturing ties should get the drawings and run a small batch (50-100). I bet you would have zero trouble moving them frankly at any reasonable price. Certainly build in a margin that makes it worth your while for the trouble of taking the project on.

Any time you change weight distribution, and suspension geometry, you are going to feel it. Like you, I've driven both back to back in the same environment and they had different driving characteristics and feel. To me, the I4 was absolutely more nimble, felt lighter on its feet, and overall...

I believe this might be more than just spring rates. As a reminder, the weight split and detailed placement of weight, not to mention the overall reduction of weight, in the I4 vs. v6 is likely what is being felt. I can tell you unequivocally, the two cars, even though they are spec'd with the...

@Lotus F1 Given "invoice" pricing (i.e., cost of car the dealer pays to manufacturer) isn't published (can be roughly estimated at best), can you restate your price paid in the form of discount to MSRP which is readily available.

Same here, great car and technology for the price. I don't think we'll ever see another CF tub car for under a 100K like we did with the 4C. Oh, and that pedal box!

...but at least it keeps it outside of the cool car stuff we all mostly come here for. Admins, this is not a good look if you don't enforce your own rules. Please move it or close it.

I second that!

BTW, if you actually do all the grind work I did above, it isn't a fast process. My whole sales life cycle from the start of research to the first ping to final deal agreement took about 60+ days. So yeah, you have to be patient and stick to your goal regardless of the "noise" you hear from...

I just bought mine, some are, some aren't. I'm also a dealer's worst case sales scenario. I live in Ca, but essentially pinged all 35+ dealers in the country looking for specs that checked all my boxes. I then started to prioritize by geography on where I was willing to fly in and drive home...

There's a defined service interval for this. However, dealers have been known to skip the clutch slave bleed given it's buried and hard to get to. Instead, they'll only bleed the 4 calipers. How can this happen? Remember, the hydraulic fluid for both the brakes and clutch come from one...

It should be highlighted with every new car purchase anywhere in CA. So, if you aren't getting the details at delivery, feel free to ping myself or Khamai.

I'm not suggesting anything, simply stating what I did after understanding the operating environment of the slave cylinder and my specific use case. I'm one of the weirdos that actually drives his car, like a lot (12-15k miles a year).

It's identical to the first gen Evora from 15 years ago. One reservoir for both the clutch and brakes. Also, what makes this critical to be done at least once a year (I did it every 6 months), is the slave cylinder's proximity to the exhaust manifold. The operating environment couldn't get...

Got it, so what you are really saying is it fits perfectly. However, if you are a person who likes to "tinker" and needs to disable electronics, you need to unbolt the battery retainer plate and slide it out to undo the neg. terminal. Whereas, if you get a shorter battery, you can just squeeze...

Thanks. As long as these are brand new (i.e., not stripped out of old cars), and plug and play, I'm in.

A link to a pic or an actual pic would help, but yeah interested as well.

Please consider the source. This is coming from a dealer (albeit a very reputable one amongst the US Lotus community). I'm old enough, and have purchased enough cars in my life to surmise this is more about moving current inventory cars, than what will actually happen in the future...

They are lighter, that's for sure. I was surprised how heavy the factory wheel options are.

Well that blows...

Well the radio is usually off on the track, but this sucks for the 98%of the time that I'm not on a track.

I feel like you are doing all of the R&D for the rest of us and we don't mind!

What @Orchardbike said. The reality is China is a manufacturing power house for a reason. They have tons of fabs cranking anything and everything out in small batches and at constantly competing prices. What does that mean? It means that if you ask 5 factories to build something to your...

Just remember, you get what you pay for. I've run the AntiGravity products in a few cars, because the "way cheaper" Chinese stuff cr@pped out fast (broken posts, loose cells, etc.).

Looking good, keep us posted on the other mods.

That does look like more than enough thread. Intuitively, you would expect longer bolts, but in this case the spacer is so minimal it doesn't appear to be needed per the pic.

Seems odd. In most cases, the mounting threads go all the way or further deep than what's needed when fully torqued down.

Sounds like the refinement is already happening. Great to hear.

Thanks for clarifying that. I thought I read they provided new bolts after the fact, but were still the OE length which I believe are a bad idea from a safety perspective. If they are longer, that addresses my largest concern. I still think they should "refine" this kit a bit to ensure the...

I wasn't familiar with this company, but this upgrade looks very appealing (if further refined). With that said, they need to further develop this if they are expecting to sell more at $12k a set. First thing is they need to either use an emira specific hat or enlarge the set screw whole...

I like it, a specific dealer ensuring they get the word out. Usually credit unions lead in this space, but none of them are even close. So, at 3.99% for the hi FICO tier, this is a really good deal. Thanks again.

@Blue Dude Where did you find this? I couldn't find it on the official Lotus Cars USA website. Or is this for non-US markets?

This is coming up soon for anyone interested: https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/buttonwillow-circuit-track-new-cw-5-25-raceway-golden-gate-lotus-club-616461

Leave it to Lotus to get creative here. I would have expected it to be simple electric/voltage change signal as well. @GRP Good luck! You definitely have several of us rooting for you on this one.

@GRP I'm assuming you are looking for the weight sensor in the passenger seat? My Porsche has a flat panel in its carbon fiber bucket and I'm guessing this "part" can likely be had from a few places in a generic form. Happy to help research if that is the part you are trying to source.

These seats are a must have for anyone who tracks or does canyon driving. @GRP Would you happen to have an update on the status of airbag light workaround for the passenger seat? I believe you have a workaround for the driver's seat already, but waiting on the passenger solution. Thanks!

LCOSC posts pretty much everywhere. Check most Lotus specific Facebook groups, Instagram, LotusTalk and they even do email blasts on a regular basis to all registered members.

I'll add that LCOSC is famous for their 15 car run group cap, and running only 3 groups (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced). That's right only 15 cars max at any time on the track and only 3 groups. The preceding essentially means an "all you can eat" track time day. Most other groups, run...

I love that they even left the blue tape track day numbers on it. Clearly, this person was very "fast".